This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Dashtak Quake Kills Thousands in Afghan Mountain Village
A May 30 quake leveled Dashtak Afghanistan killing more than 1,200 residents and devastating 600 homes. The disaster may claim up to 5,000 in the region, with aid hampered by remote location and only three helicopters. Schools and a dozen teachers disappeared with the village. Survivors face disease and malnutrition amid contaminated water and ongoing aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Dashtak
United Nations
Ruhullah
Saifur Rehman
U.N